Extraordinary 2025 season of sailing
Sea4All, the inclusive “sport at sea for everyone” initiative run by Tiliaventum asd in Lignano (Italy), closes an extraordinary 2025 season, rich in enthusiasm and success.
Tiliaventum is keen to always present itself as a “traditional” sports association, open to everyone and dedicated to sea sports such as sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing, SUP, sport fishing, freediving, and much more, regardless of so-called disabilities, hardship, vulnerability, or terminal illness.
The sea, sun, wind, and sport are considered a common heritage,
belonging to everyone and to all people.
In this spirit Tiliaventum, through the initiatives known as Sea4All, has welcomed people throughout the year in Lignano INE Italy) for decades. The association has an accessible operational base inside D-Marin Punta Faro as well as in other coastal locations.
Everyone can be a protagonist
Truly everyone is invited to take part in the activities (from courses to sailing outings, navigation experiences, regattas, paddling, sea and lagoon experiences, and social gatherings), relying on accessible boats (both sailing and motor-powered), aids, equipment, fittings, trained instructors and staff, and volunteers.
In this way, Tiliaventum offers everyone days as active protagonists both on board and by taking part as volunteers, without physical (architectural), mental (prejudicial), or economic barriers (activities are free of charge for participants).
Sharing some numbers
As 2025 draws to a close, the results bring great satisfaction to the Association: 558 person-days dedicated during the year, over 9,500 in total over the years; numerous national and international recognitions in 2025:
- selected Best Practice at the World Summit on Accessible Tourism held in Turin
- 1st prize at the European Disability Forum Photo Competition
- 1st prize at the Award of Excellence by the Accessible Travel Foundation
- and recognition by the European Commission within the European Maritime Day in My Country initiative).
Collaboration and growth
There were also significant sporting achievements, with inclusive sailing crews taking part in non-explicitly Paralympic regattas using offshore boats in the Upper Adriatic (from the Autumn Championship to the Barcolana and the Michele Memorial); experiential pathways developed in collaboration with institutions, public bodies, and local schools, social care services, and Mental Health Centres (CSM); training opportunities as speakers at conferences and seminars on accessibility and inclusion for specialized technicians, students, and citizens; an active presence at sector trade fairs; and participation with a dedicated stand in the Barcolana village in Trieste.
This made it possible to introduce “for all” initiatives to the wider public and, during the week leading up to the regatta, to offer barrier-free sailing outings to many people thanks to the three boats available: Càpita, Aylin, and Albatros.
Extraordinary 2025 season of sailing
Beyond the numbers, what truly matters are the positive impacts on the quality of everyday life for the people involved: fulfillment, the acquisition of new skills and knowledge… and the smiles (!) of everyone, participants and organizers alike.
Activities do not stop with the colder season, and new initiatives are always being prepared for the year ahead. A sea of best wishes to everyone from the entire team of Sea 4 All.
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